- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Opelousas, LA
Opelousas Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Opelousas Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220156001203
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opelousas Junior High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Opelousas · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Opelousas Junior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opelousas Junior High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Opelousas, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Opelousas Junior High School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 220156001203 · Opelousas, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 15:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Opelousas Junior High School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Opelousas Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- Opelousas Seni
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- This school
Opelousas Junior High School
314 students
What this shows Opelousas Junior High School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opelousas Junior High School compares
Opelousas Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 35% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 89.2%
White 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Opelousas Junior High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Opelousas Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Opelousas Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opelousas Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Opelousas Junior High School
How many students attend Opelousas Junior High School?
Opelousas Junior High School has 314 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Opelousas, LA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Junior High School is 15:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Opelousas Junior High School?
84.2% of students at Opelousas Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opelousas Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Opelousas Junior High School is African American at 89.2% of enrollment, in Opelousas, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opelousas Junior High School?
Opelousas Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Opelousas Junior High School rank among public schools in Opelousas?
By Resource Investment Index, Opelousas Junior High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Opelousas, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Opelousas on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides Opelousas Junior High School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), and Leonville Elementary School (616 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.